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Welcome to the Canadian Cowboy Challenge!

Proudly Canadian - Proudly Your National Association

Non-Profit Corporate Access Number: 5016215153

The Canadian Cowboy Challenge is founded on the horsemanship and camaraderie found in ranch-based activities and trail riding. Riders demonstrate their skills and those of their horse as they undertake a series of obstacles. All the while having a great time!

Our Mission Statement: To support a safe and encouraging environment where riders can develop a soft feel, fluid movement, speed and courage along with a willingness to move forward in a true partnership between horse and rider.

A Sport for the Whole Family: With divisions for all ages and every skill level of rider and horse, you can bring your whole family out to ride or cheer each other on.

Welcome to the 2026 Canadian Cowboy Challenges! We have a great list of playdays and challenges lined up, and we look forward to more fun and excitement. Please join our Facebook Group for regular updates.

Notice:

If you or if you know anyone (member or not) that would have the interest to become a Judge for the Canadian Cowboy Challenge Association.

Now here is a chance to become one in May of 2026.

Please submit your name, email, and phone number to the CCC email.

canadiancowboychallenge@gmail.com

We Would Like to Thank Our Sponsors for 2025 and Appreciate the Support.

Kollewyn Consulting, Sarah Schumann, Deanna Schumann, Westower Communications, Alana Eaton, Moon Lake Labradors, Keith Quarter Horses, Will Gough Tack, Cowtown, Asquith Co-op, MCI Inksters, Watrous Pharmachoice, Cetennial Ford, Manitou Mainline Crysler, Watrous Mainline Products GMC, Integra Tire, Pips Esso and Submway, Model Meats, Borden Co-op, YKnott,

The CCC has a monthly write up about our association in the Saddle Up Magazine. Go to Saddleup.ca

Thank you from the Board of Dicrectors.

Rule Changes

April 2025 Added Explorer Division

May 2024 Member Rules Update 11.1

May 2024 Host Info Package Update page 2 Judge's fees and added chart of obstacle expamples per division.

May 2024 Host Rules Updates are 2.25, 3.1, 3.4 and 3.5

April 2023 Member Rules Updates are 1.2, 1.10, 6.4, 12.3, 13.2, 16.19,

April 2022 Member Rules Updates are 16.12.2 & 16.24.

March 2021 Member Rules Updates are 6.1, 6.3, 11.2, 12.2, 15.2, 16.7, 17.2, 17.3.

August 2019, Member Rules have been update, section 16.12.1 has been added.

April 2019, Member Rules that have been updated or changed 12.3, 15.2, 16.9, 16.17, 17.4, 18.2, Example List of Obstacles has been update.

Some of you may have noticed a new page tab when you sign in. The “Clinic-Playdays" tab will take you to a bunch of member sponsored clinics and playdays.

To register for these Clinics and Playdays you must contact the person identified.

Also check the Challenges Page to see if the clinic or Playday is associated with a

Canadian Cowboy Challenge the following day.

This is a great way to practice and compete in the fastest growing equine sport in the country.

Interested in Hosting a Cowboy Challenge?

You can now create and manage your Challenge online. All you need to do is ensure you have an account on the website, and let us know you'd like to host an event. We'll set you up for access to the host page and help you out to ensure your Challenge is a success.

The Canadian Cowboy Challenge